The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors Near Me in Lake Charles, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Lung Cancer near Lake Charles, LA. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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27 providers found
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital

    524 Dr. Michael DeBakey Dr., 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Chang is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Memorial Pulmonary Associates

    2770 3rd Ave Ste 350, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifford Courville is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Courville is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Christus Ochsner Health, St Patrick Hospital

    401 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Beckles is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Beckles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Cancer, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Beckles is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Lung Cancer?

    Common conditions include: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

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    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    CHRISTUS Ochsner - St. Patrick

    524 Dr Michael Debakey Drive, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tashfeen Mahmood is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Mahmood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Mahmood is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Maze is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Maze is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vulvar Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    Office

    2770 3rd Ave, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leroy Fredericks is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Fredericks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    Office

    2770 3rd Ave, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Broussard is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Broussard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypersplenism, Polycythemia Vera, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Experienced in Lung Cancer

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jackson Helton is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Helton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Visceromegaly.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Advanced in Lung Cancer

    Ochsner CHRISTUS Health Center - Tybee Lane

    1960 Tybee Lane, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamran Shahid is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Shahid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thrombocytopenia, and Anemia. Dr. Shahid is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Memorial Interventional Spine

    2770 3rd Ave Ste 110, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Broussard is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Broussard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Memorial Pulmonary Associates

    2770 3rd Ave Ste 350, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ben Thompson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Balloon Sinuplasty, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Memorial Interventional Spine

    2770 3rd Ave Ste 110, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Kohler is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Kohler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Sarcoidosis, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery

    Heart & Vascular Center

    1717 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Lugo is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Lugo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Internal Medicine - 3rd Avenue

    2770 3rd Ave, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louise Becnel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Becnel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Hypothyroidism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Moss Memorial Health Clinic

    1000 Walters St, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammed Sarwar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Sarwar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Osborne is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Osborne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Memorial Pulmonary Associates

    2770 3rd Ave Ste 350, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Bercier is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Bercier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine

    2770 3rd Ave Ste 320, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Lafuria is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Lafuria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine

    R. Mark Williams MD Apmc

    501 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Williams is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Vascular Surgery

    Imperial Health-Cardiovascular Specialists Of Swla

    600 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Xavier Mousset is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Mousset is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Lung Cancer?

    Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the lungs.

    The lungs are located in the chest. When you breathe, air goes through your nose, down your windpipe (trachea), and into the lungs, where it flows through tubes called bronchi. Most lung cancer begins in the cells that line these tubes.

    There are two main types of lung cancer:

    • Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer.
    • Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) makes up about 20% of all lung cancer cases.

    If the cancer started somewhere else in the body and spreads to the lungs, it is called metastatic cancer to the lung.

    When should I see a Lung Cancer doctor near Lake Charles, LA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Lung Cancer doctor near Lake Charles, LA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Lung Cancer doctors near Lake Charles, LA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Lung Cancer doctors near Lake Charles, LA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Lung Cancer doctor near Lake Charles, LA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Lung Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lung Cancer doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Lung Cancer doctor near Lake Charles, LA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Lung Cancer doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Lung Cancer doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Lung Cancer doctors near Lake Charles, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Lung Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Lung Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lung Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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